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04.04.2021
Ham and Pea Pasta
Ham and Pea Pasta is a quick 30 minute dinner that the whole family will love. Easy to find ingredients, combined with a cream sauce and fettuccine make this recipe a total winner. In the process of testing my Honey Baked Ham recipe, I ended up with a fair amount of ham leftovers. This turns…
04.03.2021
Croissant French Toast
Croissant French Toast is going to be your new favorite breakfast. My family is obsessed with this recipe, and every weekend my kids request it. During the week, our mornings are a sprint out the door. We have one kid leaving the house before 6:30 and two more to get out the door before 8.…
03.28.2021
Scalloped Potatoes and Ham
Scalloped Potatoes and Ham is the creamiest, most comforting way to use left over ham. You will want to make extra just so you can make this delicious casserole. If you are looking for a filling meal that will you having coming back for seconds, it doesn’t get much better than these Scalloped Potatoes and…
03.16.2021
Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs
Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs are incredibly easy to make, and come out perfect every single time. Once you hard boil eggs in your pressure cooker, you’ll never go back. Whether you are making an egg salad sandwhich, deviled eggs, or just want a hard boiled egg for your salad, there is nothing worse than…
03.14.2021
Mac and Cheese
This Homemade Mac and Cheese is creamy, perfect, and made in 20 minutes on the stovetop. A crowd pleasing macaroni and cheese recipe you’ll come back to over and over. My kids could eat macaroni and cheese for every meal and be very happy people. While it is tempting to reach for the box, homemade…
03.13.2021
Crock Pot Beef and Noodles
Crock Pot Beef and Noodles is a very simple and hearty dinner that will fill up the whole family. It is the perfect slow cooker meal for a busy weeknight. When you are looking for something to make dinner time easier, nothing is quite as handy as the slow cooker. I love wrapping up my…
03.12.2021
Midori Splice
This Midori Splice cocktail is the perfect tropical drink made with just four ingredients! Bright flavors come together in a chilled glass and are topped with a touch of cream for this inspired drink. While spring in the Midwest is never easy, this year feels especially trying. It is around St. Patrick’s Day every year…
03.11.2021
M&M Cookie Bars
M&M Cookie Bars are the easy dessert you are looking for! This bar recipe is fast to put together and melt in your mouth delicious. One of my very favorite desserts to make is cookie bars. They are so simple to make because there is no scooping. They are also more forgiving than cookies because…
03.09.2021
Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
Air Fryer Chicken Tenders are a light healthy dinner recipe that even the pickiest of eaters will love. With this flavorful homemade breading, your whole family will request this easy chicken recipe regularly. When I ask my readers what is the biggest challenge for them in the kitchen, so often the answer I get is:…
03.07.2021
Shrimp Pasta
Shrimp Pasta is the perfect 30 minute weeknight meal. With it’s easy creamy sauce, it’s like a Shrimp Alfredo Pasta that everyone will love. My husband and I would eat recipes with pasta and shrimp once a week if it was just us. We love them. This easy shrimp pasta is made in 30 minutes,…
03.06.2021
Frittata
This Frittata recipe is so simple to make and absolutely delicious. With my easy steps, you will have a perfect frittata on your table in 30 minutes. I love how easy it is to make brunch recipes to serve a crowd. Egg bakes are perfect for holidays. They can be made the night before and…
03.04.2021
Beef Quesadilla
This Beef Quesadilla is a simple dinner recipe that everyone will love. The sauce in this quesadilla recipe, is perfection! Quesadillas are a staple in our house. They make for such easy weekend lunches, and we even make them on our outdoor griddle so we can make them for everyone at once. While they kids…